Day 1 - BUENOS AIRES
Welcome to Argentina. Upon arrival you will
be transferred to your hotel in Buenos Aires. After check in, we visit
the northern area of Buenos Aires. During the tour we can visit La
Recoleta, one of the most sophisticated neighborhoods in Buenos
Aires. La Recoleta Cemetery surprises visitors with its rich
architecture and the important social & political figures that are
buried there, among whom is Eva Peron. The visit continues through
the neighborhood of Palermo. (L)
Day 2 - BUENOS AIRES
On your Buenos Aires city tour of the
southern area start in Plaza de Mayo, the site where the second
foundation of the city took place. Here we may see Casa Rosada, the cathedral and Cabildo. Explore the oldest neighborhood of the city,
San Telmo. Then make a stop to visit the “Zanjón de Granados”,
under this building you can visit a tunnel with more than 4 centuries
of Buenos Aires history. The will end at the European-inspired La
Boca neighborhood and trendy Puerto Madero. This evening, enjoy
dinner and a tango show at El Querandi. (B,D)
Day 3 - IGUAZU
Transfer to Jorge Newberry Airport for your flight to
Iguazu Airport and transfer to your hotel upon arrival. Embark on an
excursion towards the Brazilian side of the Falls to Iguazu National
Park to tour the park and head up to the boardwalks located at the
edge of the cliffs of the Iguazu River. Enjoy the vista of San Martín
Island, Devil’s Throat from the observation deck, and the waterfalls
of Bossetti, San Martín, and Three Musketeers. (B,D)
Day 4 - IGUAZU
Today we explore the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls
on a full-day excursion. Board the train at Central Station that runs
inside the subtropical rainforest for 2.5 miles. At Falls Station are 2
trails: The Upper Circuit, crossing over the top of the canyon and the
Lower Circuit, a 1-mile trail, provides waterfall views from 8 catwalk
lookouts for different perspectives. Then we catch the train to the
Devil’s Throat Station, from which a 1.2 mile walk to a suspended
platform lookout delivers Iguazu’s biggest thrill: the tallest and
largest waterfall called Devil’s Throat, a 14-fall combo crashing in a
269-foot sheer drop! (B,L
Day 5 - RIO DE JANEIRO
Transfer to the Foz Iguazu Airport for your
flight to Rio de Janeiro for check-in to your hotel. This evening is
yours to enjoy at leisure – the perfect opportunity to experience
Brazil’s vibrant and most traditional sounds of samba or perhaps you
prefer to take-in the romantic and hypnotic sounds of bossa nova.
Check out Rio’s vivacious night spots or relaxed music lounges. The
options abound! (B,D)
Day 6 - RIO DE JANEIRO
Depart from your hotel on a Corcovado
Private Tour. Visit the Christ Statue that sits 2,330 ft. above sea level,
atop Corcovado Mountain and was recently named one of the seven
modern wonders of the world. Following a scenic drive along the
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, arrive at the foot of the hill and embark
on a train up the mountain. At the top, experience an amazing
panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro! The tour also includes a drive
along Rio’s famous beaches. (B,L)
Day 7 - RIO DE JANEIRO
Brazil’s treasures beckon with a visit to the
world famous Sugar Loaf Mountain. Rising up from a small
peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, the first cable-car takes
you to 215 meters up to the top of Urca Hill. From there, continue in
a second cable car, rising to 395 meters above sea level to enjoy a
360 degree view of the entire city, including Botafogo and
Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado and downtown Rio. Savor an
included BBQ Lunch (without beverages). (B,L)
Day 8 - RIO DE JANEIRO TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
After
breakfast, transfer to Rio de Janeiro Airport for your departure flight. (B)
